Aramaic Papyri of the Fifth Century B.C.

Informationen zum Autor A. E. Cowley (1861-1931) was a Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford University, and Sub-librarian of the Bodleian Library. Among his other publications is 'The Samaritan Liturgy'; he also edited the English edition of 'Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar.' Klappentext The Aramaic papyri found on the island of Elephantine, Egypt (ancient Yeb, opposite Syene) come from the fifth century BC. They include letters, personal archives, public archives, the 'Words of Ahikar,' the Behistun inscription, accounts, and lists. Cowley provides here the Aramaic transcriptions and English translations for all the texts available to him. In this edition, an updated bibliography is provided.

Product details

• Authors: A E Cowley, A. E. Cowley
• Publisher: Wipf & stock publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.09.2005
• EAN: 9781597523639
• ISBN: 978-1-59752-363-9
• Series: Ancient Texts and Translations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works